Rhode Island Elections 2026
What is on the Rhode Island ballot on November 3, 2026: U.S. Senate, governor, 2 U.S. House seats, statewide offices, 5 ballot measures.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Senate and governor
| Race | Status | Rating | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | Jack Reed (D) is running | Solid D | Jack Reed (D), Raymond McKay (R) |
| Rhode Island | Dan McKee (D) lost the primary | Solid D | Helena Foulkes (D), Aaron Guckian (R), Ken Block (I) |
U.S. House
Statewide offices
| Office | Status | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant governor | Sabina Matos (D) is running | Sabina Matos (D), John Loughlin (R) |
| Attorney general | Open: Peter Neronha (D) is term-limited | Kimberly Ahern (D), Alan Gordon (R) |
| Secretary of state | Gregg Amore (D) is running unopposed | Gregg Amore (D) |
| Treasurer | James Diossa (D) is running | James Diossa (D), Micholas Credle (R) |
State legislature
- Senate: 38 of 38 seats up; currently Democratic control
- House: 75 of 75 seats up; currently Democratic control
Ballot measures
Economic and infrastructure bonds ($100 million)
Would borrow $100 million for infrastructure and the ocean economy.
A yes vote allows the borrowing. A no vote does not.
Environment bonds ($55 million)
Would borrow $55 million for water, recreation and conservation projects.
A yes vote allows the borrowing. A no vote does not.
Higher education bonds ($275 million)
Would borrow $275 million for college and university buildings.
A yes vote allows the borrowing. A no vote does not.
History center and cultural grants ($50 million)
Would borrow $50 million for a State History Center and cultural grants.
A yes vote allows the borrowing. A no vote does not.
Housing bonds ($120 million)
Would borrow $120 million for affordable housing.
A yes vote allows the borrowing. A no vote does not.
Mayors
7 current mayors verified in our research. Being mayor now does not mean running in the next election.
| City or town | Mayor | Next mayoral election |
|---|---|---|
| Central Falls | Maria Rivera | |
| Cumberland | Jeff J. Mutter | |
| East Providence | Roberto DaSilva | |
| Pawtucket | Donald R. Grebien | |
| Providence | Brett P. Smiley (roster) | |
| Warwick | Frank J. Picozzi | |
| Woonsocket | Christopher Beauchamp |
Open the Rhode Island mayor directory
Sources
- 2026 United States House of Representatives elections (Wikipedia)
- The Green Papers: 2026 general election by state
- Cook Political Report House ratings (Oct. 9, 2026)
- Ballotpedia: congressional candidates, 2026
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- 2026 United States gubernatorial elections (Wikipedia)
Statewide offices and measures checked October 12, 2026; federal races updated October 24, 2026.